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Old Greenwich, CTOld Greenwich, CT
Amherst, MAAmherst, MA
Real Estate Development ProgrammingReal Estate Development Programming
for thefor the
Public and Private SectorsPublic and Private Sectors
HOK Architects, NYC
Wendel-Duchscherer, Architects

Firm Profile &Firm Profile &
Real Estate Advisory ServicesReal Estate Advisory Services
Contact:
Dave Williams
d.williams@twgroup.net
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
Offices:
Old Greenwich, CT
Amherst, MA
The Williams Group offers our clients strategic development advice backed by ob‐
jective research and analysis.  We assess market conditions, define and evaluate
development concepts, analyze the financial feasibility, and assist clients in struc‐
turing realistic project implementation strategies.  We offer advice for retail, com‐
mercial, hotel and residential projects with services in the following areas:

Highest and Best Use Analysis

Development Feasibility, Market and Financial Analysis

Asset Repositioning

Transit Center Real Estate Programming

Downtown Revitalization and Economic Development Analysis

Mixed‐Use Residential and Retail Programming

Our services assist our clients to create competitive advantages and add value.  Our
market and financial analysis provides clear definition of potential uses and imple‐
mentation strategies.  We partner with engineers, architects and land planning con‐
sultants to manage complex engagements, and bring a seamless integrated service
to our clients.

Offices:
Old Greenwich, CT
Amherst, MA
Transit Oriented Develop-
ment Programming (TOD)
Market & Economic Analysis
Business Retention &
Attraction
Highest & Best Use Analysis
Mixed-Use Programming
Transit Oriented DevelopmentTransit Oriented Development
Real Estate ProgrammingReal Estate Programming
New Haven‐Hartford‐Springfield 13 Station Rail Study for TOD
Worcester, MA New Bus Facility and Transit Center
South Norwalk Transit Oriented Development and Transit Center
Haverhill , MA Intermodal Transit Center and Parking Garage (with STV)
Stamford Ferry Terminal (with Urbitran)
St. George Intermodal Transit Center, Staten Island, NY (with HOK)
Grand Rapids Transit Village, Grand Rapids, MI (with Wendell‐Duchscherer)
Racine Intermodal Transit Center, Racine, WI (with Wendell‐Duchscherer)
Binghamton Intermodal Transit Center, NY (with Wendell‐Duchscherer)
Merrick Transit Center, Merrick, NY (with Urbitran)
Poughkeepsie Intermodal Transit Center, Poughkeepsie, NY (with Clough Harbour)
Schenectady Intermodal Transit Center, Schenectady, NY (with Edwards & Kelcey)
Petersburg Intermodal Transit Center, Petersburg, VA (with Wendell‐Duchscherer)
Tuxedo Transit Center, Tuxedo, NY
Homeport Naval Station Revitalization, Staten Island, NY (with HOK)
Albany Convention Center and Hotel, Albany, NY (with HNTB)
Princeton Center Garage, Princeton, NJ (with Desmond)
Blackstone Canal Revitalization, Worcester, MA (with Rizzo and ICON)
Connecticut Statewide Rest Area and Service Plaza Study (with Earth Tech)
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net

Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
MixedMixed--Use & DowntownUse & Downtown
Transit Oriented Develop-
ment Programming (TOD)
Market & Economic Analysis
Business Retention &
Attraction
Highest & Best Use Analysis
Mixed-Use Programming
St. George Landing, NYEDC, Staten Island, NY (with HOK)
Homeport, NYEDC, Staten Island, NY (with HOK)
Albany Convention Center, Columbia Development Cos., Albany, NY (with HNTB)
Grand Rapids Transit Village, IT Partnership, Grand Rapids, MI (with Progressive)
Tweed Courthouse Redevelopment, NYCEDC, New York City (with HOK)
News Walk, Greendel Development Corp., Brooklyn, NY
Desales Center, St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT
Western Gateway, City of Schenectady, Schenectady, NY (with Edwards & Kelcey)
Schenectady Waterfront Redevelopment, Schenectady, NY (with Synthesis)
Princeton MXD, The Princeton Future Partnership, Princeton, NJ
Stone Village, Petry Partnership, Champaign, IL
Breezy Point Landings, City of Pleasantville, NJ (with EDAW)
Blackstone Landings, City of Worcester, Worcester, MA (with Rizzo and ICON)
Manchester Landings, Drew Development Corp.,
Manchester, NH
Offices:
Old Greenwich, CT
Amherst, MA

Transit Oriented Development
Real Estate Programming
The Williams Group Real Estate Advisors LLC (TWG) is the economic real
estate sub-consultant as part of the Bergmann team responsible for the real
estate market analysis component of the Rochester Intermodal Transit Center.
TWG’s the market analysis s.
The objective of the analysis is to understand the current economics,
demographic and real estate market with the overreaching goal of looking into
the future to development findings that could assist the client with defining a site
selection program and joint development opportunities for TOD
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Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net

The Williams Group Real Estate Advisors LLC (TWG) is the economic real
estate sub-consultant as part of the BETA team responsible for the real estate
market analysis component of the Warwick Station Development District
(WSDD). TWG’s goal is to prepare a market analysis for the WSDD including
the adjacent TF Green Airport and Amtrak Acela station and the regional market
in which the District operates.
The objective of the analysis is to understand the current economics,
demographic and real estate market with the overreaching goal of looking into
the future to development findings that could assist the client with defining a
program that will work with the Goody Clancy WSDD Master Plan, and bring
new business and resident populations to the WSDD. TWG assess the areas of
growth opportunity as well as issues that need to be mitigated in order to attract
businesses and new associated services to the WSDD.
The goal is to develop a TOD (transit oriented development) plan with a mix of
uses including hospitality, residential, office, retail and other commercial
businesses including R&D and industrial is necessary within 0.5 miles to up to
approximately a 3 mile radius of the intermodal site.
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Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net

Transit Center Mix-Use &
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
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Worcester Intermodal Transit Center
Mixed Use Development Programming and Retail Analysis (2007
09)
Contact:
Stephen O’Neil, Director
Worcester Regional Transit Authority
287 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 791 2389

Transit Center &
Parking Facility
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
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Downtown Transit OrientedDowntown Transit Oriented
Development Real EstateDevelopment Real Estate
ProgrammingProgramming
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
As part of the Wilbur Smith Associates Team for the New Haven – Hartford –
Springfield Commuter Rail Environmental Assessment for ConnDOT, The
Williams Group prepared TOD analysis for 13 town station sites stretching
from New Haven, CT to Springfield, MA.

TWG identified TOD opportunities for economic revitalization through the
development of new commercial/retail and residential space around the ex‐
isting and proposed terminals.

In addition to rider‐ship projections, the team’s analysis covered demograph‐
ics and potential spending capture of area populations to determine the
amount of overall development could be absorbed on adjacent parcels.

New Haven – Hartford – Springfield Commuter Rail Environmental Assess‐
ment Mixed‐Use Development Programming and Retail Analysis (2009)

Contact:
Ralph Trepal, Project Manager
Wilbur Smith Associates
55 Public Square, Suite 600
Cleveland, Ohio  44113‐1901
(203) 865‐2191

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demographics$to$determine$the$range$and$mix$of$retail$supportable$by$mul37
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and$the$Civil$War$BaEleground$monuments.$ $The$development$program$was$
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Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net

Downtown Transit OrientedDowntown Transit Oriented
Development Real EstateDevelopment Real Estate
ProgrammingProgramming
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Group was retained by the City of Norwalk, CT, to prepare TOD
analysis for the new multi‐modal transit center located at the edge of the
CBD.

development of new commercial/retail and residential space around the ex‐
isting redeveloped terminal.

amount of overall development could be absorbed on adjacent parcels.  The
amount of new development in a 2‐bock radius of the new terminal was then
planned and programmed to maximize synergy and revenue.  Public financing
and incentives were determined to attract private sector financing and the
development community.

South Norwalk Intermodal Transit Center
Mixed‐Use Development Programming and Retail Analysis (2008‐09)

Contact:
Don Gray, Project Manager
Wendel Duchscherer
140 John James Audubon Parkway
Amherst, New York 14228
(716) 688‐0766

Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
In association with Earth Tech, Inc. The Williams Group was retained by Con‐
necticut Department of Transportation to prepare a long range redevelop‐
ment study and master plan for the redevelopment of all rest areas and ser‐
vice plazas in state highway system.

TWG conducted a benchmarking analysis for best practices, tourism analysis
and a demand and programming analysis. The team identified opportunities
for economic revitalization through the development of new and redevelop‐
ment of existing facilities, and new commercial/retail to increase revenue to
the state and fund tourism services.

ConnDOT Statewide Rest Areas and Service Plazas Redevelopment Study
Benchmarking, Tourism Analysis, Demand Analysis and Programming and
Retail Analysis (2005‐08)

Contact:
Jim Ford, Project Manager
Earth Tech, Inc.
655 Winding Brook Drive, Suite 402
Glastonbury, CT 06033‐4337
(860) 657‐1200

Parking Garage & MixedParking Garage & Mixed--UseUse
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
Working with Desman Associates and Princeton Futures The Williams Group
was engaged to assess the potential for additional uses to a downtown park‐
ing garage that was have a three‐fold effect: (1) program uses that would en‐
hance the downtown environment and conceal the parking garage; (2) market
supportable uses that would compliment and enhance the retail and commer‐
cial viability of downtown; and (3) a program of uses that would bring a return
to Princeton that was greater than the income and economic benefits that the
Borough currently achieves.

TWG was able to create a residential and retail program that brought a mixed
income residential approach to downtown development and added essential
retail services.  In addition, through the net present value analysis, TWG was
able to analyze, from a financial return perspective, which of three alterative
schemes had the most financial impact to the Borough.

During the Garage engagement, TWG also worked with the non‐profit group,
Princeton Futures, to adapt the garage development to smart growth and a
downtown master plan being developed.

Madison Square Mixed‐Use and Garage
Real Estate Programming (2001‐04)
Contact:
Robert W. Bruschi, Borough Administrator
BOROUGH OF PRINCETON
Office of the Administrator
P.O. Box 390
Monument Drive

Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Groups was engaged by the Town of Hempstead and Long Island Rail
Road, through Urbitran planners and engineers,  to program the retail/commercial
development for downtown Merrick.

The revitalization of downtown became an issue with the increasing demand for
LIRR service from the town.  With the added passenger usage became the  dual
asset and liability of more  commuters descending upon the town but also the po‐
tential to capture their retail spending potential and thus assist in the revitalization
of the main downtown street.

From ridership demographics and an analysis of area demographics, an area retail
competition study, and  residential and merchant surveys, TWG was able to deter‐
mine the program and amount of retail supportable by the main street, to plan a
downtown retail re‐work that could be successful and yet insulate the residents
from uncontrolled commuter activity and to determine the causes for the current
lack of town retail activity.

Transit Center Planning &Downtown Revitalization Study, Merrick, Long Island,
NY (1998‐2000)

Contact:
        Nick LaRocco, Vice President
        Long Island Rail Road
        Jamaica Station
        Jamaica, New York  11435
        (718) 558‐3730
(212) 619‐5000

Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Group was retained by the Interurban Development Partnership
of Grand Rapids, MI, to prepare a development plan for the new multi‐modal
transit center located at the edge of the CBD.

development of the new terminal and new commercial/retail and residential
space around the new terminal.

amount of overall development could be absorbed on adjacent parcels.  The
amount of new development in a 2‐bock radius of the new terminal was then
planned and programmed to maximize synergy and revenue.  Public financing
and incentives were determined to attract private sector financing and the
development community.

Grand Rapids Intermodal Transit Center

Contact:
Peter Varga, Executive Director/CEO
The Interurban Partnership
333 Wealthy Street, SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503‐4018
(616) 456‐7514

Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
Edwards and Kelcey retained The Williams Group to prepare a development
plan for the new multi‐modal transit center.  The primary goal of the plan was
to induce downtown economic revitalization through the development of the
new terminal and new commercial/retail space.

TWG utilized rider‐ship projections, demographics and potential spending
capture of area populations to determine the amount of retail supportable by
the new terminal.  The amount of retail was then planned and programmed
to maximize synergy and revenue.  Public financing and incentives were de‐
termined to attract private sector financing and the development community.

Schenectady Multi‐Modal Transit Center

Contact:
Milton G. Mitchell, Commissioner of Public Works
City of Schenectady
105 Jay Street, Room 205
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 382‐5082

Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Group in association with Wendel Duchscherer Engineers and
Planners, was retained by the City of Racine, WI to prepare a development
plan for the new multi‐modal transit center located at the existing former
AMTRAK station.

development of the new terminal and new commercial/retail space in the
redevelopment area around the new terminal.

amount of overall development supportable could be programmed at the
new terminal. The amount of new development in a 2 block radius of the
new terminal was then planned and programmed to maximize synergy and
revenue.

Racine Intermodal Transit Center
Mixed‐Use Development Programming and Retail Analysis (2002)

Contact:
Michael Glasheen, Project Manager
Department of Transportation City of Racine, MI
730 Washington Avenue, Room 304
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 636‐9166

Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Group was engaged by the New York City Economic Develop‐
ment Corporation to program the retail development of the terminal. We
utilized rider‐ship projections and passenger demographics to determine the
range and mix of retail supportable by multi‐modal passengers, tourists and
visitors, and day populations to Staten Island. The retail program was estab‐
lished along with layouts and design criteria to maximize sales and revenue to
NYCDOT.

St. George Ferry Terminal Concessions
Programming (1998‐2003)
Contact:
Eve Michel, Senior Vice President
New York City Economic Devel‐
opment Corp.
110 William Street
New York, NY 10038

Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Group in conjunction with Clough, Harbour and Associates was
engaged to program the retail development of the terminal and joint develop‐
ment on adjacent properties.  We utilized rider‐ship projections and passen‐
ger demographics to determine the range and mix of retail supportable by
multi‐modal passenger, tourists and visitors, and day populations to the
Dutchess County Region.  The development program was established along
with layouts and design criteria to maximize sales and revenue to the City of
Poughkeepsie.

Poughkeepsie, NY Intermodal Transit Center TOD Programming (2003‐
Current)
Contact:
Gary Robinson, Partner
Clough, Harbour and Associates
2001 Route 46, Suite 107
Parsippany, New Jersey  07054‐1315
(973) 299‐1100

WaterfrontWaterfront
The Williams Group, in conjunction with HOK Architects, was re‐
tained by the New York City Economic Development Corp. to pro‐
gram the retail development for both the terminal and the develop‐
ment site nestled between the terminal and the new Yankee minor
league stadium. We utilized rider‐ship projections and passenger
demographics to determine the supportable retail for passengers,
tourists and day populations.  We determined that the development
of the site was critical to the revitalization of the area, the enhanced
success of the stadium and the enhancement of the ferry rider‐ship.

In addition, the new site provided ample opportunity for positive
economic impact to Staten Island, and a means to capture retail
spending dollars that was leaving the Island in the magnitude of $1.7
Billion each year.  The plan was subsequently given the support of
the Mayor of New York and the Staten Island Borough President.

St. George Ferry Terminal Real Estate Programming, Staten
Island, NY  (1998‐2003)

Contact:
Eve Michel, Senior Vice President
New York City Economic Development Corp.
110 William Street
New York, NY 10038
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net

Downtown Waterfront & TourismDowntown Waterfront & Tourism
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Group with Rizzo Associates and ICON Planners and Architects
were designated as the advisors to assist the City of Worcester, MA, with the
creation of a Smart Growth Development Plan.  We were primarily responsi‐
ble for the economic and demographic analysis as it related to the attraction
of new residential and mixed‐use development.

In addition, we utilized demographic and retail sales research to identify op‐
portunities for retail and new business in the Green Island community.  The
project approach was driven by the Canal Development Corporation repre‐
sented by key stakeholders and utilized a substantial amount of public and
corporate participation to support the plan’s success and acceptance by the
community at large.

Blackstone Canal  Smart Growth Development Plan, Worcester, MA  (2002‐
03)
Contact:
Barry Pell, Project Manager
Rizzo Associates
One Grant Avenue
Framingham, MA 01701‐9005

Downtown Waterfront & Tour-Downtown Waterfront & Tour-
ism Real Estate Programmingism Real Estate Programming
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Group was retained by the New York City Economic Develop‐
ment Corporation to develop a comprehensive strategic land‐use and disposi‐
tion plan for the 36 acre former Naval facility.  The overall objective was to
determine the optimum reuse for the site, and potential development strate‐
gies to provide short‐and long‐term benefits to the Borough of Staten Island.

Homeport Naval Station Real Estate
Programming, Staten Island, NY  (2000‐2001)
Contact:
Jeannette Rausch, Senior Vice President
New York City Economic Development Corp.
110 William Street
New York, NY 10038
(212) 619‐5000

Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Group with Kuhn‐Riddle Architects were designated as the advi‐
sors to assist the City of Springfield, MA, with the creation of a Waterfront
Development Plan.   The Team prepared an economic development strategy
to attract new residential and mixed‐use development on the waterfront in
order to encourage tourism with the new Riverfront Park.

Indian Orchard Riverfront Development
on the Chicopee River
Springfield, MA  (2005‐06)
Contact:
Fred Andrews, Director
Indian Orchard Partnership
145 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01151
(413) 543‐6999

Urban ParkUrban Park
The Williams Group, in conjunction with Field Operations and Diller, Scofidio &
Renfro Architects, was retained by The Friends of the High Line to program the
retail development, concessions and other revenue generating opportunities to
cross subsidize ongoing park maintenance and operations.

The High Line Urban Park
Real Estate Programming, New York, NY  (2005)

Contact:
Tom Jost, Project Manager
Field Operations Landscape Architects and Planners
575 Eighth Avenue, 12 flr
New York, NY  10018
(212) 433‐1450
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net

Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Group with Synthesis Architects were designated as the advisors
to assist the City of Schenectady and Village of Scotia, NY, with the creation of
a Waterfront Development Plan.  We were primarily responsible for the eco‐
nomic and demographic analysis as it related to the attraction of new residen‐
tial and mixed‐use development on the waterfront to encourage tourism and
support the cruise boat traffic on the Erie Canal.

portunities for retail and residential in both communities.

Schenectady Waterfront Development
on the Erie Canal
Schenectady, NY  (2004‐06)
Contact:
Richard Eats, Project Manager
Synthesis Architects
162 Jay Street
Schenectady, New York
(518) 370‐1576

Downtown MixedDowntown Mixed--UseUse
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Group, in conjunction with Parson Brinckerhoff, was retained by
the New York City Economic Development Corp. to program the retail devel‐
opment for a community market that would benefit the Hunts Point Distribu‐
tion Center, and serve the Hunts Point community.

The resident and daytime populations of Hunt’s Point were assessed from a
market demand and support perspective to determine the financial support
existing for a market concept.  The study included:
•A needs assessment for community market in Hunts Point, including market
and demographic support and community support,
•A demand and supply analysis,
•An analysis of the market concept,
•Recommendation of a program, and its uses and activities,
•A location analysis for the market
•Investigation of the market’s financial feasibility—from the standpoint of its
investor/developer attraction potential, and
•Recommendation of steps and strategies for implementation.

The primary objective of the community market was to serve local residents
and workers in the Hunts Point community. The potential for broader de‐
mand was considered ancillary to the primary focus of serving the local com‐
munity.

Hunts Point Market &  Real Estate Programming (2002‐03)
Contact:
Sean Demsky, Senior Vice President
New York City Economic Develop‐
ment Corp.
110 William Street

Downtown MixedDowntown Mixed--UseUse
The Williams Group assisted St. Francis to develop a highest and best use
strategy to enable the hospital to market the DeSales property, occupying the
better part of a Hartford downtown city block, at the highest disposition
value given the market, risk and civic constraints.

The team conducted market, demographic and economic analysis of the mi‐
cro and macro real estate market to establish the optimum re‐use strategy
for the property.  Physical property use and zoning use constraints were con‐
sidered in the process of developing reuse scenarios.  Scenarios were tested
based on financial, timing and risk basis to determine the highest and best
use.
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
Contact:
Robert Falaguerra, Vice President
Saint Francis Medical Center
114 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 714-5400

Tourism Development
& Smart Growth
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Group with Earth Tech, Inc. and ICON Planners and Architects
assisted the Town of Portland, CT with the creation of a Tourism Development
Plan targeting the National Historic Brownstone Quarries as a catalyst for a
new major recreation resource for the Connecticut River and Downtown Port‐
land. We were primarily responsible for the economic and demographic
analysis as it related to the attraction of Tourism that would spur new resi‐
dential and mixed‐use development.

portunities for retail and new business in Portland.

Brownstone Quarry Park  Smart Growth Development Plan, Portland, CT
(2003‐04)
Contact:
Nancy Mueller
Town Planner
33 East Main St.
Mailing: PO Box 71
Portland,CT   06480‐
0071
(860) 342‐6719

Downtown Revitalization andDowntown Revitalization and
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Group with Clough Harbour & Associates and Hutton Associates
was designated as the advisors to assist the Town with the creation of a Stra‐
tegic Economic Development Plan. TWG was primarily responsible for the
economic, and demographic analysis as it related to the attraction of new
business and industry.  In addition, TWG utilized demographic and retail sales
research to identify opportunities for retail and new business in the down‐
town core. The project approach was driven by a steering committee
represented by key stakeholders and utilized a substantial amount of public
and corporate participation to support the plan’s success and acceptance.

East Hartford, CT Strategic Economic Development Plan
(1999‐2000)
Contact:
Craig Stevenson, Director
Economic Development Commission
Town of East Hartford
East Hartford, CT
(860) 291‐7300

Industrial ReuseIndustrial Reuse
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Group was retained by Greendel Development and Capstone
Realty Group to program the development for 150,000 SF of new entertain‐
ment retail concepts for the former News Tribune Building in Brooklyn, New
York.  As the site is located at the crossroads of Downtown Brooklyn and
Park Slope, it was critical to provide the optimum retail programming mix
that would supply the local consumer needs while maintaining a niche not
filled by the near‐by Atlantic Center.

By exploiting Brooklyn history and the long courtship with Baseball, a new
entertainment themed collection of specialty retail, restaurants, sports club
and cinemas were programmed.  The combined program for three levels of
retail provide enough interest, excitement and long leisure time spending
will make the development successful, while providing 24 hour security and
activity to the upper level new loft apartments.

•News Walk  Real Estate Programming (1999)
Contact:
Mitch Adelstein, President, Capstone Realty Group
5 Leslie Place, Suite 100
Tenafly, New Jersey 07670
(201) 302‐9669

Industrial ReuseIndustrial Reuse
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Groups, working with Schoor DePalma Planners and Engineers
was engaged by Union County, NJ to analyze the prospects for economic devel‐
opment for ten industrial sites within the 1/9 Corridor parallel to the NJ Turn‐
pike in Elizabeth, Linden and Rahway, NJ.

The Team worked to determine the most suitable sites for development from a
physical perspective, and then developed a plan for the sites with the most
economic potential with prime highway access and visibility.  The goal was to
recommend alternatives that increased the local tax base, provided employ‐
ment and skilled jobs, provided a town resident amenity and arrest uncon‐
trolled industrial development throughout the Corridor.

Based on an analysis of the economics and demographics of each community
and region and growing industry clusters at the Newark Airport and Elizabeth
Port recommendations were made for the reuse of the specific properties.

Various sources of public financing and incentives were recommended, includ‐
ing a focus on state funds for industry groups as well as a preliminary plan for
the reuse of the closed GM plant in Linden, NJ.

Transit Development District Corridor Study, Union County, NJ
Real Estate Programming (20004‐06)
Contact:
David Maski, Planner
Schoor DePalma Engineers & Planners
1465 Route 31
Clinton, NJ 08809‐0192

Industrial Reuse & BrownfieldIndustrial Reuse & Brownfield
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Groups, working with Elan Planning and Design and HRP
Associates Environmental Engineers was engaged by the City of Troy,
NY to analyze 54 industrial sites within South Troy parallel to the Hud-
son River for a BOA nomination and implementation study.
The Team worked to determine the most suitable sites for develop-
ment from a physical perspective, and then developed a plan for the
sites with the most economic potential with prime access and visibil-
ity. The goal was to recommend alternatives that increased the local
tax base, provided employment and skilled jobs, provided a and arrest
uncontrolled industrial development throughout the waterfront area.
Based on an analysis of the economics and demographics of each
community and region and growing industry clusters, recommenda-
tions were made for the reuse of the specific properties.
Various sources of public financing and incentives were recommended,
including a focus on state funds for industry groups and potential
mixed-use development
Brownfield Opportunities Area
BOA Study, Troy, NY
Real Estate Programming (2008)
Contact:
Lisa Nagle, Planner
Elan Planning and Design
18 Division Street
Saratoga Springs, NY

Industrial%Reuse%&%Brownfield%%
Real%Estate%Programming%
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The!Williams!Groups,!working!with!Elan!Planning!and!Design!for!the!Town!of!Fort!Edward,!NY!to!
analyze!over!900!acres!of!industrial!sites!within!the!EDA!Clean!Up!Project!for!a!BOA!nomina;on!
and!implementa;on!study.!!!
!
The! Team! worked! to! determine! the! most! suitable! sites! for! development! from! a! physical!
perspec;ve,!and!then!developed!a!plan!for!the!sites!with!the!most!economic!poten;al!with!prime!
access!and!visibility.! !The!goal!was!to!recommend!alterna;ves!that!increased!the!local!tax!base,!
provided!employment!and!skilled!jobs,!provided!a!and!arrest!uncontrolled!industrial!development!
throughout!and!along!the!canal!area.!!!!
!
Based! on! an! analysis! of! the! economics! and! demographics! of! each! community! and! region! and!
growing!industry!clusters!in!the!region,!recommenda;ons!were!made!for!the!reuse!of!the!specific!
proper;es.!!!
!
The!major!part!of!the!study!was!the!Industry!Targe;ng!analysis!to!best!take!advantage!of!major!
tech!development!and!expansion!in!the!region.!
!
Brownfield%OpportuniHes%Area%BOA%Study,%Fort%Edward,%NY%%
Real%Estate%Programming%(2011)%
Contact:!
Lisa%Nagle,%Planner%
Elan!Planning!and!Design!
18!Division!Street!
Saratoga!Springs,!NY!

Industrial%&%Tech%Park%%
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The!Williams!Groups,!working!with!The!BETA!Group!for!the!EDC!of!Putnam,!CT!analyzed!the!region!
to!iden;fy!the!demand,!compe;;ve!supply!of!tech!parks!implementa;on!for!the!new!Quinebaug!
Regional!Tech!Park.!!!
!
The!Team!worked!to!determine!the!right!sizing!for!development!from!a!physical!perspec;ve,!and!
then! developed! a! plan! for! the! sites! with! the! most! economic! poten;al! with! prime! access! and!
visibility.! ! The! goal! was! to! recommend! alterna;ves! that! increased! the! local! tax! base,! provided!
employment!and!skilled!jobs!and!most!importantly!set!up!a!regional!program!that!would!enlist!
surrounding!towns!into!a!coordinated!program.!!!!
!
The! major! part! of! the! study! was! the! Industry! Targe;ng! analysis! to! best! take! advantage! of! the!
region.!
!
Tech%Park%Development%Analysis,%Putnam,%CT%
Contact:!
James%Ford,%Senior%Manager%
BETA Group
1010 Wethersfield Avenue
Hartford
CT 06114

Industrial%Reuse%&%Brownfield%%
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The!Williams!Groups,!working!with!Elan!Planning!and!Design!for!the!Town!of!Lyons!Falls,!NY!to!
analyze!the!Village!to!iden;fy!new!uses!and!re[use!of!the!former!paper!mill!for!a!BOA!nomina;on!
and!implementa;on!study.!!!
!
The! Team! worked! to! determine! the! most! suitable! sites! for! development! from! a! physical!
perspec;ve,!and!then!developed!a!plan!for!the!sites!with!the!most!economic!poten;al!with!prime!
access!and!visibility.! !The!goal!was!to!recommend!alterna;ves!that!increased!the!local!tax!base,!
provided!employment!and!skilled!jobs,!provided!a!and!arrest!uncontrolled!industrial!development!
throughout!and!along!the!riverfront!area.!!!!
!
Based! on! an! analysis! of! the! economics! and! demographics! of! each! community! and! region! and!
growing!industry!clusters!in!the!region,!recommenda;ons!were!made!for!the!reuse!of!the!specific!
proper;es.!!!
!
The! major! part! of! the! study! was! the! Industry! Targe;ng! analysis! to! best! take! advantage! of! the!
region!and!at!the!same!;me!preserve!the!culture!and!village!quali;es!of!the!area.!
!
Brownfield%OpportuniHes%Area%BOA%Study,%Lyons%Falls,%NY%%
Contact:!
Lisa%Nagle,%Planner%
Elan!Planning!and!Design!
18!Division!Street!
Saratoga!Springs,!NY!

Industrial Reuse & BrownfieldIndustrial Reuse & Brownfield
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
The Williams Groups, working with Elan Planning and Design and HRP
Associates Environmental Engineers was engaged by Broome County,
NY to analyze 134 acres of industrial sites within the Brandywine dis-
trict for a BOA nomination and implementation study.
The Team worked to determine the most suitable sites for develop-
ment from a physical perspective, and then developed a plan for the
sites with the most economic potential with prime access and visibil-
ity. The goal was to recommend alternatives that increased the local
tax base, provided employment and skilled jobs, provided a and arrest
uncontrolled industrial development throughout the waterfront area.
Based on an analysis of the economics and demographics of each
community and region and growing industry clusters, recommenda-
tions were made for the reuse of the specific properties.
Various sources of public financing and incentives were recommended,
including a focus on state funds for industry groups and potential
mixed-use development
Brownfield Opportunities Area BOA
Study, Binghamton, NY
Real Estate Programming (2008)
Contact:
Lisa Nagle, Planner
Elan Planning and Design
18 Division Street
Saratoga
Springs, NY

Representative ClientsRepresentative Clients
Contact:
Dave Williams
(413) 256-3919
www.twgroup.net
Transportation Real Estate Analysis

Connecticut Department of Transportation
New York City Economic Development Corp., NYC
City of Schenectady, NY
City of Norwalk, CT
City of Racine, WI
City of Poughkeepsie, NY
Grand Rapids Transit Authority, MI
New York City DOT
City of Troy, NY
City of Binghamton, NY
Long Island Rail Road
New Jersey Transit
Metro‐North Rail Road
Merrimack Regional Transit Authority
Worcester Regional Transit Authority

Development Analysis

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, CT
Prudential Real Estate Advisors, Metro Park, NJ
INTRAWEST Development Corp., Montreal, CN
City of Bridgeport, CT
Borough of Princeton, NJ
Burnham Redevelopment Group, Champaign, IL

Downtown Revitalization

City of Springfield, MA
Town of East Hartford, CT
Long Island Rail Road, NYC
Town of Griswold, CT
City of Schenectady, NY
City of Albany, NY
Princeton Futures, Princeton, NJ
City of Worcester, MA

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